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Design tips, production know-how and buying guides for custom pins, coins, medals and badges.
How to Choose a Reliable Custom Medal Manufacturer
Choosing the right custom medal manufacturer is an important decision for sports events, schools, universities, running clubs, corporate competitions, military organizations, charities…
Custom Sports Medals: Design Ideas for Running, Soccer & Other Events
Custom sports medals are more than awards handed to participants at the finish line. A well-designed medal can become a symbol of…
Custom Color Challenge Coins: How to Choose Enamel Colors
Color can completely change the appearance of a custom challenge coin. The same metal design can look traditional, modern, bold or premium…
Custom Challenge Coins With Moving Parts: What You Need to Know
Custom challenge coins are usually made as solid metal pieces, but some designs go beyond traditional raised relief, enamel and plating. Moving-part…
Challenge Coin Engraving vs Molded Design: Which Is Better?
When ordering custom challenge coins, one of the first manufacturing decisions is whether the design should be engraved into the metal or…
How to Prepare Artwork for Custom Challenge Coin Manufacturing
Preparing artwork for a custom challenge coin is more than creating an attractive logo or illustration. The artwork must also be suitable…
Challenge Coin Artwork Requirements: AI, EPS, SVG & PDF Explained
Creating a custom challenge coin starts with good artwork. Before a manufacturer can prepare tooling, the design needs to be converted into…
Custom 3D Challenge Coins: How Relief Depth Affects the Final Design
Custom 3D challenge coins are popular for military units, police departments, fire departments, K9 teams, aviation organizations, corporate recognition programs and commemorative…
Custom Challenge Coins With Cutouts: Design Ideas & Manufacturing Tips
Custom challenge coins with cutouts are a distinctive alternative to traditional solid round coins. Instead of filling the entire metal surface, the…